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Abd al-Fattah Musaylihi

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Abd al-Fattah Musaylihi (fl. 1434 AH / 2013 CE) is a contemporary scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and Arabic language, known for his writings on legal theory and legal maxims, including Jami al-Masail wa al-Qawaid fi Ilm al-Usul wa al-Maqasid (The Compendium of Issues and Principles in the Science of Legal Theory and Legal Objectives) .

Name and Scholarly Activity

He is Abd al-Fattah ibn Muhammad ibn Musaylihi, also known by the kunya Abu Salsabil . His scholarly contributions focus primarily on pedagogical formulations of Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh), legal maxims (al-qawaid al-fiqhiyya), the higher objectives of Islamic law (maqasid al-shariah), and Arabic grammar .

In the field of linguistics, he completed his pedagogical manual al-Tibyan fi Qawaid al-Nahw wa Taqwim al-Lisan (The Clarification of the Principles of Grammar and Rectification of Speech) on Friday, 6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 AH (11 October 2013 CE), in which he emphasized structuring grammatical rules with direct scriptural examples from the Quran and the Sunnah alongside analytical parsing .

Reception

His treatise on legal maxims, al-Risala al-Nadiyya fi al-Qawaid al-Fiqhiyya (The Dewy Epistle on Legal Maxims), was commended by the hadith scholar Mustafa al-Adawi, who reviewed the text from a hadith perspective and praised Musaylihi's verification of the authenticity of the supporting prophetic traditions and the abundance of scholarly benefits contained within it .

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List of Works

  • al-Mukhtasar fi Usul al-Fiqh

    al-Mukhtasar fi Usul al-Fiqh (The Abridgment in Legal Theory) is an introductory compendium on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh). Designed to simplify and facilitate access to legal theory by summarizing its core issues and maxims (qawa'id), the work serves as a foundational primer for beginners as well as a stepping stone for those pursuing advanced studies.

  • al-Risala al-Nadiyya fi al-Qawaid al-Fiqhiyya

    al-Risala al-Nadiyya fi al-Qawaid al-Fiqhiyya (The Dewy Epistle on Legal Maxims) is a concise treatise on Islamic legal maxims. Serving as an accessible introduction to the discipline, it establishes foundational legal principles alongside their textual proofs, clear phrasing, and practical examples, while underscoring the close relationship between substantive legal maxims and legal theory.

  • al-Tibyan fi Qawaid al-Nahw wa Taqwim al-Lisan

    al-Tibyan fi Qawaid al-Nahw wa Taqwim al-Lisan (The Clarification of the Principles of Grammar and Rectification of Speech) is a pedagogical manual on Arabic grammar completed in 1434 AH (2013 CE). Designed as a concise, foundational resource, it aims to correct linguistic deficiencies, safeguard students from grammatical errors, and facilitate comprehension of the Quran and Sunnah.

  • Risala fi al-Adab li-Ashab al-Talab

    Risala fi al-Adab li-Ashab al-Talab (A Treatise on Etiquette for Seekers of Knowledge) is a treatise on Islamic scholarly decorum and behavioral ethics. Addressed to students of religious knowledge and the broader Muslim public, it focuses on preserving proper manners, cultivating sound character, and defending scholars' reputations against disrespectful conduct.

  • Jami al-Masail wa al-Qawaid fi Ilm al-Usul wa al-Maqasid

    Jami al-Masail wa al-Qawaid fi Ilm al-Usul wa al-Maqasid (The Compendium of Issues and Principles in the Science of Legal Theory and Legal Objectives) is a multi-volume treatise on Islamic jurisprudence. It systematically combines traditional legal theory (usul al-fiqh) with the higher objectives of Islamic law (maqasid al-shariah), integrating textual proofs with practical legal application.